Spicy Roasted Chick Peas

If you’re in need of a savoury snack but don’t want the additives these are a delicious substitute to crisps or nuts.

Healthy, cheap and easy to make.

Serves 2 as nibbles | Ready in 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 Tin of Chick peas
• 1/2 TSP of Salt
• 1 TBSP Ground coriander
• 1 Flat TBSP Cumin seeds
• A litte bit of Crack black pepper
• A generous pinch of Chilli flakes (if you dare!)
• 1 TBSP Olive oil

Directions

Pre-heat the oven to 210C / 425F / Gas Mark 7. Drain the tin of chick peas well then pat them with a paper towel to remove any excess water. Tip the chick peas into a bowl along with all the spices and oil. Coat the chick peas in the spices. Line a tray with baking paper. Transfer the chick peas to the tray and spread out evenly. Bake in the oven for around 30 – 40 mins, until brown and crispy!

Best served with a cold beer!

 

Hummus

Scrummy Yummy Hummus

This recipe makes a load of hummus in minutes.

Far better than shop bought (and that stuff is nice!)

Ingredients

• Can of Chick Peas *Drained
  
• Olive oil, Approx 3 TBSP.  (I used basil infused oil)
• Large table spoon of Tahini or Smooth Peanut Butter (I used PB)
• 2 Cloves of garlic
• Salt to taste
• Pepper
• 1/2 TBSP of Ground Cumin
• Few shakes of Chilli Flakes or Paprika
• Squeeze of lime (optional)

Bung all the ingredients into the food processor. Blitz until your desired consistency. Add more oil if you want it smoother. All Done! Will keep for 3 days, if it lasts that long!

Enjoy with toasted pita, carrot sticks or celery.